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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18
VISITING THE CONvICTS.
Pathetic Scenes witnessed Nearly Every
Day at Sing-Sing.

| Pathetic Scenes Witnessed Nearly Every
Day at Sing-Sing.
An old Irish woman, her face COW
cred with wrinkles, tottered into the
room. She was accompanied by a
young woman carrying baby, while
little child walked by her side. They
| seated themselves on one of the
benches, and soon tall fellow en-
tered and approaching the old woman
he stopped over and kissed her. She
partly arose from her seat and putting
her hand on the mans shoulder said
brokenly: 'Ah. me boy!'' Then she
began to cry. and rolling her handker-
chief into ball, mopped her eyes with
it from time to time. The man turned
to the younger woman, who was his
sister, and. Indifferent to his mothers
sorrow, began laughing and talking
and playing with the children. He
took the baby in his arms and kissed
it while it crowed over him and poked
its little fingers into his eyes.
On another bench in one corner sat
a plump-looking Irish girl with pref
ty face. She was not alone long. for
soon convict peered sheepishly
through the doorway, and recognizing
her advanced awkwardly to her side.
There was resounding kiss, and the
two sat down and talked cheerfully to-
gether. There was not vestige of
sorrow between them, notwithstand-
ing they were both very young and
only married short time before their
misfortune overlook them. There is
no time to indulge in sorrow in
meeting of thirty minutes duration
once in two months. They have only
time to talk and hope, and so they
talked
On the same bench there at a group
which ordinarily should be beyond q
thought of hope. There were two
women. the oldest the mother of two
convicts, the youngest the wife of one.
Both the young appeared together and
smilingly and affectionately received
the greetings that awaited them. They
were the two Kahout brothers who
were some time ago convicted of arson
and sentenced to confinement in the
State prison for life. The oldest is only
twenty-seven and theyoungest twenty
five, and both have nothing before
them but a long waste of years. Yet the
thirty minutes allowed was spent in
the most cheerful conversation, and
the eyes of all cleaned happily when
the moment for the parting kiss ar
rived.
A certain convict, considerably above
the ordinary grade. was visited by his
wife, who was richly, though modestly'
dressed She was accompanied by
their little girl In such cases the
warden supplies the man with a blue
blouse to conceal the prison garb. be-
Iieving that it does no harm to shield a
sensitive man from unnecessary NOR
LITIGATION, while the sensibilities OF lit
tie children advancing toward a rea-
soning age are thereby spared disar
greeable Impressions and memories in
Years to come. The convict entered
and affectionately kissed his wife and
child, with whom he conversed
throughout the thirty minutes to which
they are limited on such occasions. AT
last the moment for parting came. As
he moved away the child took hold of
his blouse, looked up appealingly into
his face and asked: Papa, when ara
you coming homeP'-M \. Tribune
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18
REIGN OF THE CORSET.
1t Came In With Ancient Mythology and
Still Maintains Its Sway.

IL came In with Ancient Mythology and
Still Maintains It's Sway.
Jean Jacques Rousseau, with all the
power of his genius and all the warmth
of the interest which he took in youth
exposed the lamentable corruption of
taste which asserts that the figure is
excellent in proportion to the waist
The philosopher of Geneva exercised
more social influence. perhaps, III his
time than any writer in Europe, and
for while stays went out of fashion in
France. Stiff corsets were still worn
by the ladies of the old court; but sem
sible mothers came to common agree
ment that their daughters should SUBJ
ject themselves to this voluntary pun
isnment at as late period as possible,
and not until their wedding day were
they allowed to wear stays.
The revolution swept away the corset
altogether, as well as hoop petticoats,
but stays again made their appear
ance toward the end of the First En-
pire. A very harmless affair. scarcely
broader than the 'fascie mamillares"
of the Romans, was the imperial
bodice; for waists were then worn ex-
cessively short, and the stays were
withou. busks, stiff pieces of whale
bone or steel plates. Modified, how
ever, as they were, the strong common
sense of Napoleon revelted against the
reintroduction of the garment. Cor
visart," said the ruler, whose business
it was to know every thing, to his
physician. 1.-THE corset is coquetry of
the worst taste; it fortunes women and
maltreats their progeny; it means friv-
olity; it heralds decadence."
On the authority of the most eminent
physicians and surgeons of the last two
generations it may be stated that in
the head tight lacing produces giddi-
ness, headache. pain in the eyes, ring
ing in the ears, and bleeding at the
nose. Habitual tight lacing will pro-
woke that most undesirable addition to
the female complexion-a red nose.
Tight lacing is quite as mischievous in
the region of the thorax, to which it
gives false support. impeding the de-
velopment of the natural support 1t
displaces the bones, deranges the cir
culalion, induces scirrhus in the man.
mary glands, and ultimately cancer;
and it is a tolerably sure provocation
OF lung disease. palpitation of the
heart, and water in the chest. In the
abdominal region tight lacing may be
reckoned upon with tolerable con-
fidence to bring about loss of
appetite, squeamishness. indigestion.
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rather than give up our arms and be
butchered the next moment. If any
of you think that Captain Willis
would give up his ship to lot of mu-
tineers while there was breath in his
body, then you don't know the man.
This parley has lasted long enough; send
on your cut-throats, and We'll meet
them. Though we never expect to see
you where there's any danger"
A hoarse murmur, mingled with
shouts, came up from the hold.
81 care little for your sneers," said
Hunter. "You are in desperate posi-
ton, and you might save yourselves if
you would be advised by me; but if
you won't, your blood be upon your
own heads. You hear those cries? ]
suspect that means that the crew have
got at cask of rum down there, and
are printing themselves for their work.
For the last tine-will you surrender"
''Back with your Numbered the
Captain. my patience is exhausted;
I'll have no more party with such as
you"
He cooked his revolver and laid it
across his arm.
Louis Hunter heard the alarming
click, and tarried no longer. Hurry
ing forward, he ran down the ladder
and disappeared.
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knocked from his hand as he tried to
use it again. Two men fell before his
blows, when q cowardly knife thrust
went through his back. He turned and
clutched the throat of the negro with
both hands, when another knife was
driven into his side. He sank to the
deck.
A yell of triumph went up from the
mutineers.
ed also broke forth, making the scene
a pandemonium of horrors.
The PROSTATE bodies of the brave
men who had fallen in defense of the
shipwreck were treated with insult and
indignity. Kicks were literally be-
slowed upon them, their watches
taken, and their pockets rif1ed.
The mutineers then proceeded to the
work of plumber. The door of the
cabin was broken down, and their in
sensate rage was first gratitied by the
destruction of the furniture and bed
ding. The lockers were kicked in, and
the Captains little stock of wine was
instantly consumed. The two bags of
gold were discovered, and exultingly
brought forth.
'Divide-fair playr' several shouted.
One of the negroes poured out the
gold in glittering heap on the table.
As he regarded it with blood-shot eyes,
he looked like a fiend from the pit.
Angry faces, flaming with drink, gath
l., ii, II, 4
the knives again.
Bring more drink shouted the
fellow, who had taken the division
upon himself. More drink, and we'll
divide"
In few minutes great bucketful
of the fiery liquid was brought into the
cabin, and each man took a draught
from the tin dipper.
Then they crowded around the table.
Their red eyes glared like the eyes of
wild beasts. Their breath came thick
and short, and their hands eagerly
clutched the gold pieces that were one
by one dealt around to them.
At such time and under such con-
ditions it needed but a spark to cause
an explosion.
Two pieces were accidentally handed
to one of the Cubans at once. Half
dozen voices demanded that one of
them be given back. The man refused.
with an oath; the negro who was max
ing the distribution leaned over the
table, seized him by the throat and
plunged his knife into his heart.
In the twilight obscurity of the cab
in the scene that followed could be
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18
PITH AND POINT.

Love for the dead should not cramp
our duty to the living.
DO not speak Of your happiness to
man less fortunate than yourself -
| Plxt0rch !:
"A woman isn't fit to have q baby
who doesn't know how to hold it, and
this is as true of tongue as Of baby.
AS rule deaf mutes escape sea
sickness" says an exchange. This is
probably because they are in the habit
of staying at home. -Nes0 HaUen Net0s.
Nothing more quickly curdles the
milk of human kindness which irri-
gates the creamy purity of the bosom
of milkman than for customer to
order pint of the Tactical fluid and
then tell him to ''chalk it down. ~
Hartford Sunday Journal :
I You find yourself refreshed py the
presence of cheerful people; why not
make earnest effort to confer the pleas
ure to othersp You win find half the
battle is gained if you never allow
yourself to say any thing gloomy
Lydia Maria Child.
Mrs. Young Ito young friend seek
ing s for aid society)-'I afford to
give you much, for I have large
family to support" Friend why,
you are just married" Mrs. Young
Eyes, but you see our servant has a
mother and eight children depending
on her for food"
-''Sir, hear you using the word
donkey very frequently in your con-
versation." Eyes. your ears do not
deceive YOU" cam to understand
that you apply the word to mep'
"Why. what makes you harbor such
an unjust suspicionP Don't you know
there are lots of donkeys in tho world
besides youP' Texas Stftings.
Possible What do you
charge for your paper, Mistera" Coun-
try Editor-"Fifty cents year" my
stars and stripes! That's cheap"
Eyes, put the price low so no one sub
by stopping his subscription. - Omaha
World.
Some call it luck
The massive gates of circumstance
Are turned upon the smallest hinge,
And thus some seeming petty chance,
Oft gives our life its after-tinge.
The Farmer and Manufacturer.
Two idle young fellows, passing a
farmer who was at work in field in
Kentucky, called out to him: That's
right; work away. It's your business
to sow, but we'll reap the fruits of
your labor" The farmer looked up
and grimly replied: Every likely you
will. for I'm sowing hempr'-M r
Ledger.
Mrs. Jones. can you look me in
the face without blush and say you
haven't squandered that fifty cents
recklessly?" asked Jones, who has the
reputation of being the meanest man
in the country. mo; don't think I
can. can't look anybody in the face
without a blush" ..Ha! see the re-
suits of guilty conscience. So you
can't look people in the face without
blushingp" mo; when ever I try ]
am overwhelmed with the mortifying
consciousness that I have got you for
husband. '-Mercbant Traveller.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18
PART II.-CHAPTER VI.
EFAST OE RInnn

A Of
There was no more delay. Fired by
their rotations, and eager for revenge
and plumber. the mutineers rushed up
to the deck. headed by the giant
mulatto. Even the stowaways, usually
spiritless and weak, were now half
crazed with liquor, and ready to rush
blindly after their leader.
Don't wait" said Crawford. ''These
pistols are good for twice the distance.
Give them one now"
Both revolvers were discharged at
the same instant. The mulatto was
brandishing his knife and shouting to
the crew to come on. His towering
form was the mark at which both
pistols were aimed, and both carried
true. He tumbled dead to the deck,
with two balls through his body.
With frantic yell the three remain
ing negroes rushed aft, knives in hand,
the others closely following.
Once more the pistols were heard.
One ball broke the arm of one of the
Cubans, the other plowed an ugly
cash in the cheek of one of the stowa-
ways.
Nine to three the Infatuated mutt
neers bounded upon the little group by
the wheel.
There was time for another shot; but
both pistols missed fire.
AT close quarters there was for three
minutes a tremendous, but hopeless,
struggle.
The mate, dealing good blow with
his bar, was struck to the heart by a
knife.
Captain Willis, struggling to use his
revolver again, was seized about the
body from behind and thrust half
dozen times through the breast. Either
of the wounds would have killed him.
For moment Henry Crawford kept
his assailants off by the powerful blows
of his fists. His pistol had been
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18
Under the constitution adopted

Under the constitution adopted in
and taxpayers are entitled to vote on
the same terms as men. and during the
past seventy-three years any qualified
woman who desired to vote has done so
without opposition. By the recent ex-
tension of suffrage. $4,000 persons
have been enfranchised. Many of them
are women, and large numbers of
women now regularly attend the cleo
lions. -Iadiaiaapolis Journal
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

"A recent analysis of popular
hair 'renewer" shows that it was
made of sixty grains of sugar of lead,
sixty grains of sulphur, little glycer-
inc and water, with drop or two of
perfume. The sulphur gradually COM
bines with the lead, forming brown
or black sulphide of lead, which slow
ly darken the hair-slow in action that
the purchaser may persist in its use.
Cost, three and half cents per bottle;
retail price, one dollar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

The largest hanging bell in the
world is in Buddhist monastery, New
Canton, China. 1t is eighteen feet
high and forty-five feet in circumfer-
ence. and is of solid bronze. 1t is one
of the great bells which were cast by
command of the Emperor Yungto
about A. d. 140O. The whole bell
both inside and out, is covered with an
inscription in embossed Chinese char
acters about half an inch long, cover
ing even the handle, the total number
of characters being $4,000. The char
acters tell a single story-one of the
Chinese classics. -Springfeld Times.
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likened to nothing but a raging hell.
The table was overturned and the gold
was scattered to the corners of the
cabin, while the human demons eager
ly sought to clutch it. They cut and
thrust with their knives; they cursed
and screamed; they rolled and fought
upon the floor. Horrid gashes were
given and received; blood gathered in
pools upon the floor. The tumult was
dreadful but brief. Some lay dead,
others were overcome by exhaustion
and the stupor of drunkenness. Silence
presently prevailed.
The moon rose in placid splendor
upon that scene of horror and desola-
ton. The wind had died away, leav-
ing only the long swell of the sea. The
bark lay grounded and motionless when
the bright moonbeams poured into the
cabin and flooded the deck. Dead bodies
were everywhere, and everywhere
blood.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

The full-grown hog has forty-four
teeth, of which twenty-eight are pre-
coded by pig teeth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

Ability and genius may command
the ship of life. but luck holds the tiller.
Whitehall Times.
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TO BE CONTINUED. I

In Mexico some of the doctors
keep lamps burning in front of their
houses every night to LEI people know
that they will answer night calls.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

Can any thing be sadder than work
left unfinished? Yes, work never be-
gun.-Denaoeratic Magazine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18
The Captains Money.
A Tale OF Buried Treasure, Cuban Revolt
and Adventure Upon the Seas
I'M -FOUR PARTS.
B1 JAMES FRANKLIN Fits,
PART H.-CHAPTER V.

ICopviGAt, 1857, oy The A. " Kellogg Newspaper
Compaayl
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Personals,

Governor Bodwell left on the afternoon
train yesterday for Bangor.
Land Agent Packard will leave this fore
noon for PIscataquis county.
VIM. III. Moody, Esq, q prominent citi-
zen of Liberty and deputy in the A. o. U.
w. was in the city yesterday to attend the
celebration Of the 10Th anniversary of the
order,
Mr.. c. L. Boothby and family departed
for Rochester, N. Y. Yesterday morning.
Mr.. Boothby is in the employ of the Chase
Bros and will make Rochester his home.
We are aorry to lose him from our city.
At the Augusta House: Parker Spoford,
Bucksport; James Weymouth, Oldtown !;
Jay X. Gould, Hallowell; H. E. Dennison,
Thos. F. Temple, Boston; John J. Acker,
Albany, N, Y; J. Edward Burt, Boston.
Martin Reynolds of Sidney, who was ap-
pointed delegate to attend the meeting of
the National Cattle Growers Association to
be held at Kansas City, Oct 81 and Nov. /,
left yesterday on his Western trip and will
be absent several weeks. He will probably
visit the cattle ranges in Texas and other
states. MIR. Isaac C. Libby of Burnham, the
other commissioner appointed by the Gov
ernor, was unable to attend the meeting of
the Association.
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cd oy this order He stated that in New
fork the members of the order were carry.
Ing insurance to the amount of e52 900 900
and 100000 in this State. During 1886
there had been l ,472 deaths in the order and
$1,000 900 to benefciaries of the order. He
urged upon outsiders the advantages to be
gained BY membership in this order. In
closing Mr.. Aker dwelt upon the social and
iraternal features of the order apart from
Its insuriag benefits and wished the members
God speed in the work in which they were
engaged.
A letter from Governor Bodweu was read
regretting his inability to be present.
The next speaker was Past Master Burt
of Boston.
Mr.. Burtt's remarks were strong, eloquent
aud interspersed with keen humor. He re-
ferred to the fact that while Canada was be-
coming more and more popular in these mod
ern times, yet in collecting and discussing
the vast sum of $40, 900. 900 not one cent had
been lost through the dishonesty of those
having the matter in charge-a record to be
proud Of There were in this order three
distinctive features, viz: The level assess
ments, separate jurisdiction and the relief
law. The speaker then dwelt at some length
upon the subject of separate jurisdiction,
going somewhat into details and prese nting
figures in support of his views. Mr.. Burt
closed his remarks by giving q parady on the
psalm of Life" specially adopted for the
A. o. U. W. by a member of the order.
Chairman Spofford in behalf of the visitors
thanked the members of Highland Lodge for
their lavish entertainment. The meeting was
then adjourned but those present were invited
to remain and enjoy an hour of social con-
themselves of and passed a very pleasant
hour.
The following were the reception commit
tee Judge A. G. Andrews and wife, W. H.
Reid and wife, j. NJ. Libby and wife, Capt.
Thomas Clark and wife, J. Maher and wife,
E. M. Boynton and wife.
The Hallowell band furnished some excel
lent music during the exercises or the even
ing.
Most of the visitors returned home later
in the evening. They expressed themselves
as delighted with the success of the anniver-
sary exercises and with the cordial reception
given them by the members of Highland
Lodge.
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Nav CORPORATIONS.

Yesterday the Secretary of State received
the certificate OF organization of the Lewiston
Supply Company. This is a Lewiston COM
pany composed entirely of Frenchmen, or
ganized for the purpose of carrying on in
all its br anches the grocery, provision, and
produce business. The capital stock is &c.
500; amount paid in Sl,650; par value of
shares, $40 The stock holders are Augustin
Quay, c. Labranche, Joseph Martin, Odule
Violette, Fred B. Violette, Treffle Lebel,
Joseph Lizott, Vedal Peltier, Fluerent Violette,
Victor Dugss, and B. II. Couturier, all OF
Lewiston. The officers are, President, Au-
gustin Quay; Treasurer, Fred B. Violette
Directors, Augustin Quay, Fred B. Violette,
Odule Violette, Joseph Martin, Treffle Lebel
c. Labranche, and V. Peltier.
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The season tickets for the Catholic Faj

The season tickets for the Catholic Fair,
which is to take place in Granite Hall, Nov.
81, %, 90 and "a, the closing night to wind
up with q grand ball, are selling rapidly.
The Stage Struck Yankee is to presented.
There is to be gold headed cane voted for
between two well known Augusta citizens.
Everything points to grand success under
the efficient management of t, J. Lynch,
ESQ, aud Dr. J. J Maher.
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Don't

let that cold of yours run on. You think it il
light thing. But it may run into catsrrh.
Or into pneumonia. Or consumption.
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia is dam
gerous. Consumption is death itself.
The breathing apparatus must be kept
healthy and clear of all Instructions and Of
fensive matter. Otherwise there is trouble
ahead.
All the diseases of these parts, head, nose,
throat bronchial tubes and lungs, can BE- de-
lightful.y and entirely cured by the use OF
Boschee's German Syrup. If you don't know
this already, thousands and thousands OF peo-
pie can tell you. They have been cured by
it, and know how it is, themselves" Bette
only rs cents. Ask any druggist.
oct29&wlvchwky
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MIR. M. o. Savage is quite sure thst he
shaved the elder Stain at his hair dressing
rooms about year or year and half ago.
de says he entered into conversation with
him but Stain, although pleasant, was not
communicative. He said, however, that he
belonged in Massachusetts. Mr.. Savage has not
seen the man since but Immediately recog-
nlzed him from the excellent likeness of him
paper.
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Rev. T. DeWitt Tslmage will deliver his
lecture on 1.-The Bright Side of Things" in
Augusta the 18th OF January next. Several
efforts have been previously made to secure
this eminent divine for Augusta, and this
year Mr.. Talmsge has been asked if he would
visit the larger cities of Name, and he de-
clines making any further engagements. We
now have an opportunity in good season to
book ourselves for the bright side of the
brightest of lectures.
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There will be an excursion from Augusta,
Lewiston and Auburn tomorrow to the
Isle of Springs. Tickets will be sold at half
price from all these places. The object of
thi. excursion is to furnish an opportunity
for those who desire to purchase lots to have
a chance to select them this fall. 1t is I'M
derstood that quite number of outsiders
will embrace the opportunity to visit the is.
land.
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Mr.. A. T. Fuller is TO build an observatory
understand is already getting together his
lumber for that purpose. He estimates that
he will be obliged to build to a height of
about seyenty-fve feet to secure the clear
unobstructed view of the ocean which he de-
sires. The observatory will be equipped with
the latest apparatus and will undoubtedly be
an honor to the city.